Group pledges more healthcare, community support in 2025

The Offa Doctors Forum has pledged to increase healthcare interventions for the Offa community and further development for its members as 2025 begins.

Dr Rasheed Odunola, the President of the forum, made this commitment in a communiqué issued on Sunday in Ilorin, following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association.

He highlighted the association’s achievements over the past year and expressed commitment to strengthen its community impact through collaborations and outreach programmes.

The president noted that, “The previous year had seen significant progress and cooperation, and the association aimed to further solidify the forum as a force for positive change in Offa and beyond.

“As part of our efforts to improve healthcare delivery, we plan to renovate a health centre in Offa.

“This project will enhance healthcare infrastructure and ensure better access to quality care for our community.

“Additionally, the forum will offer scholarships for indigent Offa medical students to support the next generation of healthcare professionals.

“A sum of 100,000 Naira will be awarded to deserving 200-level medical students from Offa.

“This initiative underscores our commitment to education and empowerment,” Odunola added.

Odunola further said the forum would also collaborate with the Offa Descendants Union of North America (ODUNA) on their 2025 activities, mobilising doctors for the programme.

He also reiterated the association’s commitment to enhancing member welfare and expanding its database to 75 per cent.

Odunola said efforts would be made to increase compliance with dues payments to fund more projects and provide better support for members.